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丁香
dīngxiāng
Description
丁香是一种植物，春天会开出很小的花。
"丁香" is a plant that blooms very small flowers in spring.
它的花很香，很多人喜欢它。
Its flowers are fragrant, and many people like "丁香".
Meanings
丁香dīngxiāng
lilac (flowering shrub with fragrant flowers)
公园里的丁香开花了。
The lilacs in the park are blooming.
丁香dīngxiāng
clove (spice from a tropical tree)
这道菜里放了一点丁香。
This dish has a bit of clove in it.
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Notes
- Etymology
丁 (nail-shaped) + 香 (fragrant), describing the clove's nail-like shape and aroma.
- Nuance
refers both to the lilac flower and to the cooking spice clove.
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